2023 Gwangalli Food Guide | Where To Eat In Busan
Save this for your trip to Gwangalli Beach in Busan for all the best restaurants in the area!
Gwangalli Beach is one of Busan's most famous attractions. We highly recommend a visit here! You can enjoy the beautiful seaside and a great view of Gwangan Bridge. Also, the area is full of delicious restaurants and cafes for you to try. Here is a list of 10 restaurants near Gwangalli Beach that everyone must visit!
Gwangalli Cafe Guide
Your Type Brunch Cafe
유어타입
Your Type is a cute little brunch cafe located at Exit 1 of Gwangan Station. The restaurant's ingredients are made fresh every day and the prices are very affordable too. In addition, the restaurant is always decorated beautifully, so it is the perfect spot to take pictures. Even locals know it as one of the most famous restaurants to visit in Gwangalli!
Your Type is a relatively small space, but it is decorated elegantly with simple colors and decorations, giving it a clean and comfortable atmosphere.
We ordered the French Toast for 13,500 KRW, which consisted of fresh fruit, ice cream, and toast. We also got the Bacon Galette for 14,000 KRW, which is a signature dish at Your Type. It's a crepe with bacon, egg yolk, and mushrooms. Everything was so delicious and aesthetically pleasing! Don't forget to use the Creatrip coupon for 10% off your entire meal!
Address: 부산 수영구 광남로 189-1
189-1 Gwangnam-ro, Gwangan 2(i)-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 (Last Order 17:00)
Sat-Sun 09:00-19:00 (Last Order 18:00)
Onbap
온밥
This little restaurant is hidden in an alley and is decorated in wooden tones, giving it a gentle, homey feel. It's famous among locals at Gwangalli Beach!
There are not many seats inside, so when we arrived at noon and it was already full of other customers. We could clearly see that this restaurant is really popular in Busan!
Grilled Mackerel Set (고등어구이 한상)
11,000 KRW
Grilled Gilt Set (금태구이 한상)
17,000 KRW
This restaurant's dishes include rice and a variety of side dishes in a very organized manner, so it's no wonder that people in Busan like it so much. It was a very clean, hearty meal, so you definitely should stop by if you're in Busan. Check out our full review in the link below!
Address: 부산 수영구 수영로540번길 49
49 Suyeong-ro 540beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Tue-Sun 11:30-20:30 (Break 15:00-17:00 / Last Order 14:30 & 20:00), Closed Mondays
Haeundae 31cm Haemul Kalguksu
해운대 31cm 해물칼국수 광안점
We found Haeundae 31cm Haemul Kalguksu on Naver's restaurant recommendation list. This restaurant is very popular, so when we arrived, we had to wait about 20 minutes before we could enter.
Most tables ordered the Seafood Kalguksu, which are knife-cut noodles, (9,500 KRW) and the Spicy Seafood Pancake (12,000 KRW), so we did as well. The portions are huge!
The kalguksu comes in a large bowl with a ton of clams and the seafood pancake was super crispy and full of seafood. They were both so delicious! We highly recommend Haeundae 31cm Haemul Kalguksu for those who want to have seafood while in Busan.
Address: 부산 수영구 광남로 144
144 Gwangnam-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Every Day 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:00)
Mad Dogs
매드독스
Credit: Instagram @maddogspizzapasta_official
Sweet Potato Chicago Pizza (고구마 시카고 피자)
29,000 KRW
Mad Dogs, located directly in front of Gwangalli Beach, is a deep dish pizza restaurant. The Sweet Potato Chicago Pizza we ordered was filled to the brim with steaming ingredients. The smell of the bread and filling was irresistible!
In addition, the drinks and garlicky pasta were both very good as well, pairing perfectly with the pizza. Another highlight of Mad Dogs is that you get a beautiful view of Gwangalli Beach through the window, so you can enjoy your meal while watching the sunset!
Address: 부산 수영구 광안해변로 235
235 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Every Day 11:30-24:00 (Last Order 23:00)
Bada Sanchaek Hwaleo Mart
바다 산책 활어 마트
Near Gwangalli Beach is Minrak Waterside Park (민락수변공원), which is a little park area with lots of food options that people in Busan really enjoy. Especially in the evening or on a clear day, people buy sashimi from the local mart and hang out here while having a drink.
The sashimi here is very fresh and reasonably priced. We ordered halibut and mullet sashimi for 20,000 KRW and there's also pollack sashimi for 30,000 KRW. Everyone can order as much of their favorite fish as they'd like! We also highly recommend you try the half-half Korean pancakes sold nearby. It's a must-have!
On a day with good weather, you can sit by the seaside and eat fresh sashimi with a refreshing drink and the ocean breeze. It's the perfect way to relax with friends! Check out our full review here!
Address: 부산 수영구 민락수변로 105
105 Millaksubyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Zinzo Jogae
진조 조개구이
Source: Naver Map
Obviously, if you're by the beach, you have to eat seafood! In addition to the previously introduced sashimi, grilled clam is also a very popular dish in Busan. Zinzo Jogae is a grilled clam restaurant located in front of Gwangalli Beach.
Grilled Clams Small Size (조개구이 소)
55,000 KRW
The staff will help you cook the fresh seafood on the grill, so you can just sit back and enjoy the food!
Seafood Ramyun (해물라면)
8,000 KRW
After eating grilled clams, seafood ramen is the perfect end to your meal! This spicy seafood ramen goes great with a bottle of soju and once you make a visit here, you'll see why this restaurant is considered one of the best.
Address: 부산 수영구 광안로61번길 28
28 Gwangan-ro 61beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Sun-Thu 17:00-24:00
Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00
Kkot Dwaeji Gukbap
꽃돼지국밥
Source: Instagram @flowerporksoup
Another famous dish you have to try in Busan is Dwaeji Gukbap, or pork rice soup. We recommend Kkot Dwaeji Gukbap!
Dwaeji Gukbap (돼지국밥)
8,000 KRW
This Gukap dish is famous at this Busan restaurant. The price is very reasonable and the pork smell is not too overwhelming. The portions are also quite big and filled with plenty of meat. If the flavor isn't strong enough, you can add more kimchi, green onion, and seasoning to your liking!
Pork Neck (돼지목살)
20,000 KRW
For pork lovers, you can order additional pork neck that comes with sides and seasoning.
Address: 부산 수영구 민락로 35
35 Millak-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-21:00 (Break Time 15:00-16:00 / Last Order 20:30), Closed Sundays
Ro Ong
로웅
Source: Instagram @ro_ong_brunch
Ro Ong is a brunch spot decorated in wooden tones and designed in a warm style. They use fresh ingredients, and the store often posts them on Instagram to update their menu.
Tomato Pasta (토마토 파스타)
19,000 KRW
Eggs Benedict (에그 베네딕트)
14,000 KRW
The taste of the food here is just as outstanding as it looks. Everything is very nutritious here! Some other popular menu items include rice and toast dishes. We recommend this restaurant for those who like well-made, simple, yet delicious food!
Address: 부산 수영구 광안해변로 145
145 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Mon 08:30-15:00 (Last Order 14:00)
Wed-Sun 08:30-16:00 (Last Order 15:00)
Closed Tuesdays
ISLD DE BLEU
아일드 블루
Source: Instagram @islddebleu_official
The next place we recommend is ISLD DE BLEU, which is famous on social media and for the amazing view. ISLD DE BLEU overlooks Gwangalli Beach.
Although the view at ISLD DE BLEU in the day time is amazing, it's much more beautiful at night. You can enjoy a beer and some gourmet food while looking at the view of Gwangalli Beach while it's lit up!
Because the main selling point is their food, the prices are quite high, starting from 15,000-25,000 KRW per dish. However, there are quite a few people who come just for a cup of coffee or glass of wine while taking in the view of the beach.
Address: 부산 수영구 광안해변로 125
125 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: Every Day
Rooftop Cafe 11:00-22:00 (Last Order 21:00)
Brunch 11:00-15:00
Dining & Pub 17:00-22:00
Tonshou
톤쇼우
Tonshou is a Japanese restaurant close to Minrak Waterside Park and is a famous katsu restaurant in Busan.
Assorted Katsu (모듬카츠)
15,500 KRW
Berkshire K Rosu-katsu (버크셔K 로스카츠)
15,500 KRW
The menu items here are cheaper than at other restaurants, but they still use high-quality pork. You can taste the difference with just one bite. The meat is super juicy and flavorful, so if you like katsu you gotta make a visit here!
Address: 부산 수영구 광안해변로279번길 13
13 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro 279beon-gil, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Hours: 11:30-21:00 (Last Order 20:00)
Gwangalli Cafe Guide
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